Procurement Officer, Philippines

Location: Philippines
Deadline: October 3, 2022

This position is open to Filipino nationals only.

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia-Pacific. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region is focused on good governance, women’s empowerment and gender equality, inclusive economic growth, environment, and climate action, and regional and international relations.

The procurement officer is primarily responsible for delivering prompt and cost-effective procurement support and solutions to The Asia Foundation in the Philippines within the framework of the Foundation’s Procurement Management Systems (PROMS). This includes being responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and high-quality. This would require good analytical skills, a strong customer service orientation, and an openness to support the organization in complying with its policies and procedures.

S/he will be responsible for securing quotations and negotiating with suppliers based on procurement requisitions of staff in a timely manner via PROMS. Ensure that all actions adhere to the highest standard of ethics and personal and business conduct as stipulated by the Foundation’s Procurement policies and procedures and consistent with all applicable laws and donor requirements. Responsible for maintaining vendor data and information such as government requirements, qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc., in PROMS.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years of work experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
• Work experience in development, government, or academic institutions in the Philippines is preferred.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office package, Sharepoint, and other programs as related to work planning and organization.

Read details about this position. Interested applicants should also complete the Foundation Application Form and send with a CV to [email protected] on or before October 3, 2022. Please make sure to include your surname and the job position in the subject.